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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 30 MIN

Ep #483: Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries

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This one’s inspiring, GISTer.On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of the release of her memoir, “Open Turns.” de Vries fled Nazi-occupied Amsterdam as a child and started a new life as an immigrant in Australia, where becoming an athlete helped her re-discover her sense of self amid global and internal turmoil. Don’t miss this one. A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO has been committed to growing the beautiful game in North America for nearly two decades, supporting four MLS teams as well as the NWSL’s Angel City FC — and they’re the official bank of the Northern Super League. Learn more by visiting our Soccer Help Desk today.  Show notes:“Open Turns” by Hendrika de VriesCheck out BMO’s Soccer Help DeskMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us at 1-437-564-5579 or hold down on this link🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: [email protected] 📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa 🐦 X: @thegistpod

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